Jalapeno-Stilton Cheese Grits

This divine recipe is from The Square Table Cookbook from Oxford, Mississippi. Cheese grits are great but to kick it up a notch try these with the salty, tangy Stilton and the heat and great flavor of jalapeno. Serve with fried turkey or catfish to complete the Southern, down-home theme for supper or serve with ham and biscuits for brunch!

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 quarts water
• 4  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1  cup red onion, diced
• 1⁄4 cup garlic, minced
• 1  cup heavy cream
• 1  yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 2  jalapenos, seeded and diced
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 3  cups quick-cooking grits
• 8  eggs, beaten
• 1  lb Stilton cheese, crumbled

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree.
2. In a stockpot over high heat bring water, butter, onion, garlic, cream, peppers,and salt to a simmer.
3. Slowly add the grits, stirring constantly until they are soft and creamy, about 3 minutes.
4. Set aside to cool.
5. In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs and cheese.
6. Stir into grits.
7. Grease a 12x12-inch casserole dish and dust with flour.
8. Pour in grits and bake until firm, 40-45 minutes.